Senior AP Specialist

Worthington Enterprises

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist supporting financial operations team with invoice processing and AP functions at Wells Enterprises. Providing system expertise and analytical support for finance projects.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeLe Mars • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports the Financial Operations team by performing a broad range of accounting and accounts payable functions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Provides system expertise in data integration across multiple source systems and supports electronic accounts payable (AP) processes.
Delivers data and analytical support for special finance projects as requested by management.
Leads cross functional team to support end to end processing of invoices.
Serves as a subject matter expert for Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and systems, providing guidance and training to internal stakeholders and newer team members.
Develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids, and process documentation to ensure consistency, accuracy, and knowledge retention across AP functions.
Analyzes processes for potential efficiencies and recommends process improvements to management.
Develops, reviews, and provides transactional, financial, and management reporting, metrics and analysis on a routine and ad hoc basis.
Performs month end close processes, including reporting, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and developing cross functional relationships that impact job responsibilities.
Proactively identifies financial issues and communicates findings to appropriate stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
5-7 years of progressive financial administrative experience.
Proficient with Microsoft Office; intermediate skills with Microsoft Excel; understanding of transactional flow and processes in ERP systems.
Excellent organizational skills coupled with strong communication and customer service skills.
Accuracy with strong attention to details and effective problem solving/analytical skills.
Ability to multi-task, work independently and determine priorities.
Must be adaptable, proactive and able to respond quickly to departmental demands.
Ability to work well within a close-knit team environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits that enhance health and financial wellness
Paid time off (PTO)
Eligible employees may receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

AccountingFinancial AnalysisMonth End Close ProcessesJournal EntriesBalance Sheet ReconciliationERP Systems UnderstandingData IntegrationTransactional FlowSOP DevelopmentMetrics Reporting

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Service SkillsAttention to DetailProblem Solving Skills

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Finance